Alleged abuse of pigs in Italy
An undercover investigation by a British animal welfare organisation has revealed alleged abuse of pigs on farms in Italy.
Archives for June 2, 2013
3M molecular detection for E.coli certified by AFNOR
The 3M Molecular Detection Assay for E.coli O157 (intended to test raw beef, fruit and produce products) has attained an NF Validation certification from AFNOR Certification.
Go Veggie: ‘Food allergies are becoming part of the mainstream now’
Not so long ago, cheese alternatives were pretty grim. They were a poor substitute for the real thing, and something most people unable or unwilling to eat regular cheese could manage without.
Meter is running on damages from Oregon GMO tainting event, attorney says
With Japan and South Korea having placed export bans on some US wheat sources, the meter is running on potential damages from the GMO tainting incident in Oregon, said an attorney who has represented farmers in similar cases.
Aussie research finds that coffee is not good for weightloss
Western Australian researchers hoping to demonstrate improved cardiovascular function among coffee lovers have found that drinking too much of the brew may actually be linked to worsening of the metabolic syndrome.
Australia convicts director on illegal meat imports
Another man has been convicted in Australia as part of the government’s crackdown on illegal meat imports from South Korea.
Food safety
Delhi told to get tough after high pesticide levels found in produce
A government panel has called for stringent checks for pesticides in fruit and vegetables brought into Delhi after discovering that most of the produce it tested contained dangerous chemical residues.
Who will decide what's in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
The identity of the 15 experts who will frame the 2015 dietary guidelines for Americans has been announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Muller Quaker Dairy officially opens yogurt plant in Batavia, New York
Muller Quaker Dairy, the joint venture between PepsiCo and German dairy giant Theo Müller Group, has officially opened a $206m, 350,000+ square foot factory in Batavia, New York - one of the largest yogurt manufacturing plants in the US.
Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation: We’ve delivered on promise to cut calories in the marketplace
America’s top food and beverage companies have exceeded their goal of reducing 1.5 trillion calories in the US marketplace, says the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF).
Monsanto to pull the plug on GM lobbying and activities in Europe
Monsanto plans to halt lobbying activity for its genetically modified (GM) crop varieties in Europe, the agriculture and biotechnology giant has confirmed.
Ankush at large
Australia’s food master plan simply overlooks the obvious
This was bound to come sooner than later: a roadmap to save Australia’s food industry, which has been floundering under the combined weight of climatic vagaries, supermarket power and the cheap imports the strong Australian dollar brings.
Functional confectionery opportunity for aging S Korean population, says Leatherhead
South Korea has one of the lowest birth rates in the world and confectioners must think about how they can cater to an increasingly aging population, according to Leatherhead Food Research.
Ingredients supplier prepares for NPD push
Ingredients firm Jardox has recruited innovations talent from Premier Foods to spearhead a new product development (NPD) push after opening a £3M new plant.
Cheese from plants and pasta from animals? Survey shows UK children know little about food
Almost a third of UK children think that cheese comes from a plant, while more than 80% of children do not consume enough fruit and vegetables, according to a new survey of more than 27,000 children.
Acid whey? Not us! Greek yogurt firms distance themselves from environmental concerns
Muller Quaker Dairy and Ultima Foods have moved to distance themselves from concerns about the potential environmental impact of Greek yogurt by revealing details of their alternative, ‘acid whey’-free manufacturing processes.
Food safety
China to restructure dairy industry, target formula standards
China's cabinet has announced detailed plans to improve the quality of domestic baby milk powder in a bid to stamp out the constant food safety fears that have plagued the country.
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